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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

Opinion

Trouble runs deep at TIgers
Michael Hagan
Let me start by saying Mick Potter is a mate of mine. We won a couple of premierships together at Canterbury during 1980s.He was a fabulous fullback and I think he will make a fine NRL coach.But, boy, he has some deep issues to confront and overcome...
May 20, 12:45 pm
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Dugan deal shows Dragons desperation
Sam Goodwin
St George Illawarra’s decision to offer Josh Dugan a contract for the remainder of the 2013 NRL season shows the club’s desperate need for some attacking flair and offensive strikepower.For a club that usually has a strict ‘No dickheads’ policy, the...
May 14, 2:58 pm
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Blake Ferguson a must for NSW
Michael Hagan
The time is right for NSW to select Canberra's barnstorming centre Blake Ferguson.Ferguson has shown over the past few games that he is now well-and-truly ready for the State of Origin cauldron.His three-try performance against Newcastle on Sunday w...
May 13, 2:23 pm
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Time is up for golden point
Michael Hagan
Let's not dance around the issue here - golden point has to go.I did some research before writing this column and the stats I uncovered were alarming.Since it was introduced a decade ago, there have been 21 golden point games - and not one has been ...
May 6, 3:14 pm
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Broncos need to fight fire with fire
Shane Webcke
They say rugby league matches are won and lost in the forwards. Never has that been more pertinent than tonight at Suncorp Stadium when the Broncos take on the might of South Sydney.Pleasingly, the Broncos have just put together three wins in a row ...
May 3, 9:52 am
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South Sydney are one tough team
Michael Hagan
I cannot help but think Manly under-estimated South Sydney's toughness in Friday night's brutal match at Brookvale Oval.This Rabbitohs side is resilient and hard.Manly over-played their aggression and eventually lost the game.There aren't too many s...
April 29, 11:45 am
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A-League has shown up NRL
Opinion
There was no NRL on the weekend but we were certainly left with a few issues to ponder for our great game.Let's look at a few things:The 43,000 crowd for the A-League grand final at Allianz Stadium.The 4,500 crowd for the annual City-Country game at...
April 22, 1:43 pm
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Is City-Country necessary?
Michael Hagan
As a Queenslander, we often question the necessity of rugby league's annual City-Country game.To us, it is another game where your top players in NSW could collect season-ending injuries.But if you were to stand in Laurie Daley's shoes for a moment,...
April 15, 3:20 pm
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Prince v Thurston to decide Queensland derby
Shane Webcke
There are a couple of defining factors that will decide the traditional Queensland derby tonight.The Broncos were solid in their rout of the Titans last weekend, while the Cowboys were emphatic in holding Penrith to nil.Both teams, despite a shaky s...
April 12, 8:02 am
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Sutton or Mullen for Origin
Michael Hagan
The last thing NSW coach Laurie Daley needs is advice from me but I reckon he should consider picking South Sydney's John Sutton or Newcastle's Jarrod Mullen - because they are left foot kickers.Debate about the NSW halves has already started with D...
April 8, 12:08 pm
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Obstruction rule a blight on the game
Michael Hagan
Like everyone in rugby league, the NRL's obstruction rule has me completely mystified.I have to say, it has become the biggest blight on the game.Match officials seem to think the rule is black and white. It's not.Everyone is sick of the obstruction...
April 1, 10:56 am
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Broncos search for Inglis factor
Michael Hagan
Greg Inglis has somehow taken his game to another level - and it must be tormenting Brisbane.Unlike previous eras, the Broncos don't have that special marquee player anymore.Players like Allan Langer, Gorden Tallis and Darren Lockyer always pulled t...
March 25, 11:57 am
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The footy boot to rule them all?
Melanie Dinjaski
It’s the boot that’s been tipped to revolutionize the football footwear industry. Big names such as Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish and Aussie Rules superstar Ron Barassi have thrown their weight behind the venture, but is it really a game-changer?...
March 22, 12:24 am
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Khawaja’s loss is Hughes’ and Smith’s gain
Sam Goodwin
When Australia stood down four players from consideration for the third Test against India in Mohali last week for disciplinary reasons, the man that lost the most was surely Usman Khawaja.After being overlooked for selection for the first two Tests...
March 20, 3:29 pm
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Dugan must be de-registered
Michael Hagan
I don't want to hammer the kid but I think the NRL has a duty of care to de-register sacked Raiders full-back Josh Dugan.He is obviously battling some personal issues and needs help and support before coming back to first grade rugby league.I think ...
March 18, 2:17 pm
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The Broncos need to move with the times
Shane Webcke
To change or not to change?In light of the Brisbane's second half capitulation in their opening match against Manly, that was the question on everyone's mind.That has been answered today with an unchanged line-up named for their next challenge again...
March 12, 6:51 pm
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NRL need to show leadership in face of scandal
Michael Hagan
Let's not beat around the bush here, rugby league is under siege and we need strong leadership.Are we getting it? I don't think so.The Sharks drug scandal has been dragging on for a week now and it may well be a few more weeks before things start to...
March 11, 12:37 pm
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Cronulla should take pride in gutsy performance
Melanie Dinjaski
You can’t help but feel for Cronulla. Despite the fact that the club, including some current players, are being investigated by ASADA, there’s a sense of injustice in what has happened at the Sharks.Shane Flanagan was suspended last week, stood down...
March 11, 11:41 am
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Australian selectors got it wrong
Sam Goodwin
Hyderabad? Hydera-very-bad. Australia’s pitiful loss by an innings and 135 runs in the second Test against India will surely go down as one of their worst defeats in recent memory. But their fate was probably sealed about an hour before the first ba...
March 6, 11:44 am
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All set for classic NRL season in 2013
Michael Hagan
Finally, rugby league is back and not a minute too soon.What a classic way to start the season as 100-year rivals Souths and Sydney Roosters go head-to-head once again on Thursday night before a crowd of 40,000.I cannot recall in all my years there ...
March 4, 1:36 pm
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